Overview
Full-Time Line Cook for Brewery Pizza Kitchen Jobs in Portland, ME at Foundation Brewing Co
Does being part of the craft beer scene in Portland, Maine sound fun to you? Would you like working in a fun, low key kitchen, while also getting home before 9pm? If so, Foundation Brewing Company may be the right place for you!
Foundation Brewing is owned by a couple native Detroiters who relocated to Maine 25 years ago. Three years ago, we opened a small kitchen at the brewery to showcase our hometown “Square Pizza” to Maine. Since that time, we have developed a loyal following for our pizza by focusing on three things: great community, great beer, and the best Detroit-style pizza around.
Foundation is looking to start its busiest summer season ever. To help us keep the pizzas rolling, we are looking for someone to join our staff full-time starting as soon as possible.
You will be working directly with our ownership and kitchen manager to create and execute great pizza and beer-friendly food and snacks, in our counter-service and takeaway model.
The Line Cook will report to ownership and the kitchen manager. Prior experience working in a commercial kitchen is ideal, but we would also be willing to train the right person. This is a full-time hourly position with anticipated compensation of $24-$29/hour based on hourly rate and a kitchen tip pool.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with ownership and team to prepare and serve excellent food and execute the menu for the Foundation kitchen
- Punctuality and clear communication with ownership and manager are a must
- Maintain the overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
- Have a positive attitude and be a contributing team member
- Follow instructions clearly, and be willing to ask questions and learn
- Interact directly and professionally with customers as part of our business model
Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in a commercial kitchen preferred but not required
- Ability to work well and stay cool and composed in a busy workplace
- Physical stamina to meet job demands
- Effective communication for both staff and customers
- Willingness to learn and work hard
Hours & Compensation:
- Full-time, including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Pay is $21-$23/hour plus kitchen tip pooling (historical average is $4-$4.50/hr)
- Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Health Insurance with HSA. Long-Term Disability Insurance, Simple IRA with Company Match
- Employee discounts
General Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends
- Minimum age requirement is 21 years
- Candidate must be able to work in a standing position continuously
- Candidate must be able to bend, stoop occasionally, and reach frequently
- Candidate must be able to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 – $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Please provide a few sentences about why you are interested in working at Foundation Brewing. What would you like to highlight about your previous experience?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Full-Time Line Cook for Brewery Pizza Kitchen
Company: Foundation Brewing Co
Location: Portland, ME
